How many renters in Dickson City, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.0% (±16.2 points) of renting households in Dickson City, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.0% (±16.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.5% (±14.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dickson City
| Share of income spent on rent | Dickson City | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±7.1 points) | 16.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.9% (±7.7 points) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±11.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±7.2 points) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±7.1 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.5% (±14.6 points) | 39.8% | 39.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Dickson City against Lackawanna County, its state and the nation
| Dickson City | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.0% (±16.2 points) | 48.3% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.5% (±14.6 points) | 39.8% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±8.2 points) | 29.2% (±1.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,406 (±$9,817) | $39,028 (±$2,160) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $997 (±$97) | $1,007 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Dickson City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lackawanna County, Dickson City ranks 14 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 776 of 2,530.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Dickson City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson City | — | 50.0% (±16.2 points) | — |
| Chinchilla | 2.0 mi | 15.1% (±40.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blakely | 2.2 mi | 34.4% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Abington Township | 3.0 mi | 38.5% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Throop | 3.1 mi | 32.8% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olyphant | 3.3 mi | 40.9% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarks Green | 3.8 mi | 32.7% (±54.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarks Summit | 4.0 mi | 23.7% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Dunmore | 4.1 mi | 44.5% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarks Summit, PA (23.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fell Township | 57.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 9 | Carbondale | 54.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 10 | Archbald | 54.1% (±24.8 points) |
| 11 | Scranton | 52.2% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 | North Abington Township | 51.7% (±67.5 points) |
| 13 | La Plume Township | 51.4% (±60.7 points) |
| 14 | Dickson City | 50.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 15 | Moosic | 48.3% (±19.6 points) |
| 16 | Glenburn Township | 46.9% (±31.3 points) |
| 17 | Dunmore | 44.5% (±10.1 points) |
| 18 | Waverly Township | 44.4% (±113.5 points) |
| 19 | Old Forge | 41.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 20 | Taylor | 41.3% (±15.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Lackawanna County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dickson City
Are renters in Dickson City rent-burdened?
50.0% of renting households in Dickson City pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Dickson City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dickson City, PA spends 30.0% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickson City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickson City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickson City borough, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Dickson City borough, Pennsylvania (place:19160, in state:42).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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